Shalabhasana
Functional Ashtanga

Shalabhasana

Locust
Shoulder Extension

Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)

Prone backbend lifting legs and chest, building back strength.

Key mobility focus: shoulder extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target shoulder extension for Shalabhasana:

  1. Shoulder Extension PAILS & RAILS
  2. Shoulder Extension PNF
  3. Shoulder Extension Axials
  4. Shoulder Extension Passive Range Hold
  5. Shoulder Extension Hovers
  6. Shoulder Extension Lift-Offs

Other Movements in Shalabhasana

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Hip Extension Hip Extension in Shalabhasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Shalabhasana
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Shoulder Retraction Shoulder Retraction in Shalabhasana
Spine Extension Spine Extension in Shalabhasana
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